Yamaha YZFR3F/G (2015-2016): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 16V459000 · Jun 23, 2016 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
11,280
vehicles affected
11,280
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V459000
- Date
- Jun 23, 2016
- Maker
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Units affected
- 11,280
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
What can happen
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V459000?
1 model: Yamaha YZFR3F/G (2015-2016), about 11,280 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V459000?
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
What can happen?
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.